Activists call for 'R rate to measure city racism' in Birmingham A long shadow has been cast by the race-linked uprisings and riots that have hit inner city Birmingham in flashes over the past 40 years - now a group of activists want lasting change 05:00, 7 JUL 2021 The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Activists and equality campaigners have joined forces to launch a new initiative to hold the city's institutions and communities to account on racism.